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tool steel heating question -probably very basic!
correct me if i'm wrong, but i am under the impression that i should be more concerned with the "toughness" of the O1 rod than the actual hardness? i would certainly rather have the rod bend than snap. is a decreased hardness more apt to make the rod bend, or break? if break, than what is the...- jspake
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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tool steel heating question -probably very basic!
thank you so much for the information, suggestions and feedback! the hardness of the rod we are using is rockwell B89-B110, according to the listing on mcmaster. maybe i will try a temper cycle to see if we get any different results. i have only ever used the safety silv 56, as its what we...- jspake
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- Forum: Metal and Metallurgy engineering
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tool steel heating question -probably very basic!
hi guys, i am new to these forums, so please bear with me. i am NOT an engineer, i am a metalsmith. i have a question about some of my procedures, and i was hoping someone could let me know if i am behaving foolishly, and if so, how? i'll try to make it as straightforward as i can. i am brazing...- jspake
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